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SECURITYMar 23 · 07:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN TECHDorian Lynskey

We Know You Can Pay a Million by Anja Shortland review – the terrifying new world of ransomware

The article traces the origins of ransomware to Joseph L Popp Jr's 1989 Aids Trojan, a virus that demanded payment for data access. It highlights how this primitive malware evolved into a global cybercrime business, emphasizing the dangers of data extortion and the psychological impact on victims.

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